Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 8 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS and the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.